Deputy Head (Pastoral) - Preparatory School
Haberdashers' Boys' School
Elstree, Hertfordshire
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 28 January 2019
Job overview
Following the retirement of the current post holder and the Deputy Head’s (Academic) promotion to headship of a leading preparatory school, we are seeking an inspirational, strategic and impactful school leader, with a sophisticated understanding of pastoral care in the primary sector and a track record of fostering the wellbeing and nurturing of pupils which is likely to have been gained in a high achieving environment.
A leader and role model for pupils and colleagues alike, your role will be to ‘nurture excellence’ in our boys by delivering a world-class pastoral programme. You will recommend and implement innovations from research and practice in pastoral provision, lead the development of pupils’ character and wellbeing, their safeguarding and the care and wellbeing of Prep staff.
As Deputy Head (Pastoral), you will lead all daily aspects of pastoral care in the Prep School, and more broadly shares with the Deputy Head (Academic) and the Senior Teacher, the management of the School’s operations. As a member of a collegial leadership team (PLT) comprising the Head of Prep, Head of Pre-Prep, Deputy Head (Academic) and Senior Teacher, this role also shares the strategic leadership and development of the School and will regularly deputise for the Head. The post would suit an ambitious candidate aspiring for a future headship.
Further details and an application form can be obtained from our website or by email from the Human Resources department: staffvacancies@habsboys.org.uk
Please apply as soon as possible.
The closing date for applications: Monday 28th January 2019 at noon. First round interviews: w/c Monday 4th February 2019.
The Haberdashers’ Aske’s Boys’ Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check.
Registered Charity No: 313996
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About Haberdashers' Boys' School
Haberdashers' Boys' School is a large independent school located in the village of Elstree, Hertfordshire. Founded in 1690, the all-through school educates around 1,200 boys aged 5-18, all of whom are day pupils.
The School has a selective admissions policy, with prospective students for the senior school expected to pass entrance exams across a range of subjects. The best-performing boys are interviewed to ascertain their suitability for a place at the School. Entrance to the pre-prep and prep departments is also selective, with assessed playgroup sessions and exams used depending on the boy’s age.
Headmaster
Robert Sykes
Values and vision
Haberdashers' Boys' School maintains rigorous academic standards, in order to allow talented students to achieve their full potential. The School has a strong reputation for academic excellence, and seeks to keep its pupils engaged and interested throughout their time at Habs. It achieves this through the attendance of high-profile speakers and a strong investment in co-curricular activities such as sporting events and school trips, all supported by an array of extensive modern facilities.
Teaching staff
The members of the School's teaching staff are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and reflect the diversity within Habs. All are well qualified and have strong subject knowledge with a deep sense of commitment to the welfare of the boys and to help them achieve their very best. There is a strong sense of community within the common rooms, which are harmonious and dynamic places where staff work hard in a collaborative and purposeful atmosphere. There is a growing international dimension to the work of staff with regular visits overseas and links with the best schools across the globe.
Support for staff at every stage of their career is exceptional, with one of the foremost and forward-thinking professional development plans in the country. Pedagogy and teacher development takes a collaborative approach which is both voluntary and open-minded. Many teaching staff attend Learning Lunches where their peers will demonstrate new developments or ideas with which they have been experimenting. In addition, teachers can request specific training which is often run in well attended Twilight Training sessions at the end of a school day. The School operates an ‘open door’ approach with teachers regularly observing and learning from each other.
To find out more about teaching and learning at Haberdashers', view our video here: https://vimeo.com/260062004
ISI report
“The School fulfils its aim to provide an outstanding educational experience and enable pupils to perform to the highest level of their ability. Pupils make excellent progress and demonstrate exceptional achievement in their levels of attainment and co-curricular activities.”
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